THE DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT DEFEATED THE WINDSOR FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH A TIME OF 3:48 VERSUS THEIR 4:04. A TUG BOAT TAKES OUT INTO THE DETROIT RIVER 1500 FEET OF ROPE FROM BOTH SIDES. WHEN THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN THE TEAMS PULL IN 1000 FEET IF ROPE. THE TEAM WITH THE BEST TIME IS THE WINNER.